Yearly Archives: 2021
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Xi stresses ensuring central gov’t’s overall jurisdiction over Hong Kong, Macau
Xi Jinping, general secretary of the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) Central Committee, yesterday stressed ensuring that the central government exercises overall jurisdiction over Hong Kong and ... -
Gaming | June GGR lowest in H1, still better than expected: JP Morgan
Macau recorded the lowest gross gaming revenue (GGR) monthly figure in the first half (H1) of this year for June, reaching only MOP6.54 billion, down 37.4% ... -
Hong Kong travel bubble requirement eased, travelers restricted to ‘mask-on’ activities
The government confirmed yesterday that the Hong Kong-Macau travel bubble is set to kick off should Hong Kong see no cases with unknown sources for 14 ... -
Barra-Coloane ferry route commences
According to an announcement from the Marine and Water Bureau (DSAMA), the ferry tour route from the Barra Harbor Pier to the Coloane Pier has ... -
Another two land plots lawfully reclaimed by Gov’t
The Court of Final Appeal (TUI) has ruled on another two plots of land that the government had reclaimed, claiming the expiry of the concessions. As ... -
Gov’t urged to better handle heavy rainstorms
Several committee members of the Northern District Advisory Committee for Community Service advanced suggestions for the government on how to better handle heavy rainstorms at their ... -
IAM to establish registration system for takeaway establishments
To further improve the food safety supervision system, the Municipal Affairs Bureau (IAM) recently announced that it plans to establish a registration system for establishments providing ... -
Elections 2021 | Pereira Coutinho forecasts around 10,000 votes needed for AL seat
Incumbent lawmaker José Pereira Coutinho forecasts that at the September direct elections for the Legislative Assembly (AL), candidate lists will need to gain around 10,000 votes ... -
Elections 2021 | New hope pledges continuity in re-election campaign
Yesterday incumbent lawmaker José Pereira Coutinho delivered the New Hope (Nova Esperança) candidates list and political platform to the Legislative Assembly Electoral Affairs Commission (CAEAL). According ... -
Xi reviews CPC historical mission in address
Speech at a Ceremony Marking the Centenary of the Communist Party of China July 1, 2021 Comrades and friends, Today, the first of July, is a ... -
This day in history | 1992 IRA murders ‘informers’
The IRA has admitted killing the three men found by the army at different roadsides in South Armagh last night. They claim the men were informers ... -
EXPLAINER | Why Bill Cosby’s conviction was overturned
Bill Cosby’s sexual assault conviction was thrown out yesterday [local time] by Pennsylvania’s highest court in a ruling that swiftly freed the actor from prison more ... -
Review | Belgium takes on Italy for spot in Euro 2020 semifinals
Belgium’s leading scorer at the European Championship is no stranger to Italy’s veteran defenders. They all play in Serie A. Romelu Lukaku will likely be the ... -
Macau Racing Tips | The Lantau 1500 Meters Turf 2021-07-03 | Sat | 16:00
You have to give N. Moore’s horse Sepreeding a good chance this Saturday. If you pay close attention to his last 1500 turf race 19/6 ; ... -
F&B | Unexpected expression
Dom Pérignon Vintage 2003 – Plénitude 2 is unveiled for the first time globally on 1st July 2021. For each vintage and from its inception, a limited number ... -
FASHION | Shining bright
Swiss Haute Horlogerie manufacturer Audemars Piguet releases three new diamond-set versions of the Royal Oak “Jumbo” Extra-Thin. Each example is housed in a 39mm case, executed ... -
The Buzz | North Korea’s Kim vows to boost China ties amid pandemic hardship
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un said yesterday he’ll push to further upgrade relations with China, his main ally, as he struggles to navigate his country ... -
Trump Organization CFO surrenders ahead of expected charges
The Trump Organization’s Chief Financial Officer Allen Weisselberg surrendered to authorities yesterday ahead of expected charges against him and former President Donald Trump’s company, according to ... -
World Views | China’s ‘one-child policy’ left at least 1 million bereaved parents childless and alone in old age, with no one to take care of them
A child’s death is devastating to all parents. But for Chinese parents, losing an only child can add financial ruin to emotional devastation. That’s one ... -
Friday, July 2, 2021 – edition no. 3805
* Complete governance — President Xi Jinping proclaimed yesterday at the centenary celebration that the central government will ensure it exercises overall jurisdiction over Hong Kong ... -
Hotel arrangements for Hong Kong guests under discussion
Since the sudden developments in Hong Kong’s pandemic situation on Tuesday, with the reclassification of the recent two confirmed Delta cases as imported cases, the Macao ... -
Real estate market to experience a rebound
As Macau’s inoculation rate increases, the local property market will obviously be stimulated, the Centaline (Macau) Property Agency Ltd predicted in its forecast for rent and ... -
Teacher-development key in consultation on non-tertiary education
Consultation on mid- to long-term planning for Non-tertiary Education has garnered 978 submissions in a 49-day period. The five topics of most concern are the ... -
Property inspections without court order may be permitted
The latest version of the Urban Architecture Legal Regime Bill proposes allowing officers from the Land, Public Works and Transport Bureau (DSSOPT) to enter a property ... -
Hotel occupancy in May stood at 62%
The average occupancy rate of guest rooms in May surged by 50.2 percentage points year-on-year to 62.0%, with both 3-star and 4-star hotels outperforming the sector’s ... -
Elections 2021 | Hopeful groups announce election candidates
Civil Watch, New Macau Progressive and Power of Synergy – three parties campaigning on professionalism – announced yesterday their lists of candidates for the upcoming parliamentary ... -
Crime | PSP arrests theft suspect after a hot pursuit in ZAPE area
The Public Security Police Force (PSP) has arrested a man suspected of theft yesterday morning following a high-speed pursuit through the NAPE and ZAPE areas, the ... -
Registered vehicles increased by up to 3.6% y-o-y
Licensed motor vehicles in Macau totaled 244,420 at the end of May, up 2.0% year-on-year, according to recent data published by the Information from the Statistics ... -
Crime | Police detain four over fake marriages
The Public Security Police Force (PSP) has announced that they have detained four people on suspicion of being part of a sham marriage scheme. Of ... -
Official calls on G20 members to advance partnership spirit
Chinese State Councilor and Foreign Minister Wang Yi Tuesday called on the Group of 20 (G20) members to promote the spirit of partnership and put forward ... -
Taiwan | Boy dies after being repeatedly slammed in judo class
A 7-year-old Taiwanese boy has died after being repeatedly slammed by his coach and others at a judo class. The boy, identified only by his surname, ... -
Chinese take pride, genuine joy in CPC’s landmark anniversary, defy West’s smears
With a dazzling light show illuminating the night sky of the Chinese capital Beijing, thousands of drones soaring simultaneously into the sky in the southern city ... -
Communist Party of China now has over 95 million members
The Communist Party of China (CPC) has 95.148 million members as of June 5, the Organization Department of the CPC Central Committee announced yesterday. Membership was ... -
Xi to address grand gathering celebrating CPC centenary
Xi Jinping, general secretary of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee, will attend a grand gathering celebrating the CPC centenary at Tian’anmen Square in ... -
This day in history | 1997 Hong Kong handed over to Chinese control
Hong Kong has been handed back to the Chinese authorities – ending more than 150 years of British control. The British flag was lowered over Government ...
